Vatican News

BREAKING: Vatican rejects claim that Rupnik has been acquitted

After reports emerged on Monday that Fr. Rupnik would be acquitted in his Vatican trial, the Holy See has rejected any such claims
Michael Haynes

Vatican envoy meets Zelensky, calls for a just peace

Archbishop Gallagher concluded a five-day mission to Ukraine, reaffirming the Holy See’s closeness to the country
Corrie Douglas-Young

Could alleged serial abuser Fr Rupnik be acquitted?

The former Jesuit Fr Marko Rupnik might soon be acquitted from the Vatican trial into numerous allegations of abuse, according to a new report issued today
Michael Haynes

SSPX makes canonical appeal against excommunication

The Society of Saint Pius X filed a formal appeal against the Holy See’s excommunication Decree, citing Canon Law in doing so, as the group seeks to overturn the penalties
Michael Haynes

David Willey: the BBC’s chronicler of Rome and the papacy

For more than half a century David Willey (1932–2026) chronicled the Vatican, five pontificates and the transformation of modern Rome with unmatched authority and quiet wit
Andrew Cusack

SSPX says rejecting consecrations would have meant accepting Vatican II

The Society of St Pius X says the consecration of four bishops was necessary to preserve its priesthood and mission despite Vatican excommunications
The Catholic Herald

How will the Church move forward after the German Synodal Way?

As Pope Leo XIV enters the second year of his pontificate, the Vatican's approach to the German Church may prove as significant as its response to the renewed SSPX schism
The Catholic Herald

Cardinal Müller says SSPX sacraments are valid

New comments by Cardinal Gerhard Müller have raised questions about whether certain sacraments administered by the SSPX are valid
Corrie Douglas-Young

Spanish cardinal denies accusations of sexual assault

Cardinal Cristóbal López Romero is temporarily stepping back from public ministry following accusations of “inappropriate behaviour towards adult women”
The Catholic Herald

SSPX excommunications: What does it mean for the faithful?

The Society’s consecrations and excommunication raise important questions about the sacraments, reconciliation and ecclesial unity
Corrie Douglas-Young